Network New Liao Zhai

Manhattan, New York

Lady Barbara's Mansion
There's a feast going on here tonight.

Celebrating Mrs. Barbara's 50 years old birthday.

Mrs. Barbara is a famous rich man in New York. Her husband is a banker on Wall Street. Mrs. Barbara herself is also a leader in the investment industry in the financial industry.

Today is her 50 years old's birthday. People of high profile in Manhattan and even the entire financial world came to support her. Even if she couldn't be there, representatives were sent to give gifts and blessings.

So before it was dark, there were cars coming and going at the gate of the mansion, and there was a constant flow of people.

Gentlemen and ladies, handsome men and beautiful women, walked into the mansion hand in hand.

In the garden of the mansion, neon flashes like daylight.

In the huge colorful booth set up in the middle of the garden, at the top is a large round table, on which are stacked goblets, and a waiter is standing on a high stool, pouring champagne...

There are a row of dining tables around the color shed, with various delicacies on it, which is convenient for guests to pick up.

There are waiters holding trays through the crowd, serving drinks to the guests.

Guests either gather in groups of three or five to talk, or hang out in the garden in pairs, admiring the view.

A lively scene.

Dr. Robert and his daughter Karen came a little late, and when they entered the garden, it was already bustling and feasting.

Robert asked the waiter, "Where's Madame?"

"The madam is upstairs and hasn't come down yet."

"Oh, that's fine."

Robert turned to his daughter Karen and said, "It's not too late for us."

Karen looked at the crowd in the color booth, a little dizzy, "It's too noisy here."

"Then let's go upstairs and wish the lady alone. The lady also wants to see you."

It was rare that Karen agreed to come out with him today. Seeing Karen frowning, Robert hurriedly took her around the shed and entered the main building of the mansion.

There are also many guests in the lobby on the first floor of the main building.

But it's much quieter here than outside.

Only some older guests can sit here.

Mrs. Barbara's husband, Frank, was surrounded by a group of people talking.

Seeing Robert and his daughter coming in, an acquaintance by the door greeted him: "Hey, Robert, you're a little late. Come, come, let's have a drink."

Robert: "Okay, James, please wait a minute. I'll go and say hello to Mrs. I'll be right here."

"Ha, go, go, Madam is upstairs."

James turned his head and chatted with the person next to him.

Robert was his personal physician and Mrs. Barbara's.

Watching Robert take Karen upstairs, the person next to him asked James, "Who is with Robert... his daughter?"

James: "That's right."

"It looks pretty."

"It's pretty, but it's a pity that it's just the brain... hey... come on, drink and drink..."

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In the living room on the second floor, Mrs. Barbara was changing.

Today she has two sets of clothes, a big dress and a small dress.

They are all made to order in the tailor shop of the century-old Horn family.

In order to ensure that nothing goes wrong at the banquet, today, Mary Horn, the chief tailor of the Horn family, brought her son Thomas Horn and assistant Tracy Hallam to the scene in person.

Not only was Mrs. Barbara a big customer in their shop, but because Mrs. Barbara also sent invitations to Mrs. Mary Horn.

Mary is here both public and private.

The two sets of dresses were completed two months ago,

Mrs. Barbara is a person who pursues perfection. During these two months, any changes in Mrs. Barbara's body will affect the upper body of the dress.So if something needs to be changed, they can do it on the spot.

With the help of the two maids and Tracy, Mrs. Barbara put on the white embroidered gown and stood in the fitting room with mirrors on three sides. Barbara nodded with satisfaction.

Walking out of the fitting room, Mary couldn't help but exclaim: "Oh my god, ma'am, it's so beautiful, it's perfect."

Mrs. Barbara: "I'm satisfied too. It's all thanks to you and Thomas."

The two gowns were designed by Thomas and hand-sewn by Mary.

Thomas: "Madam, you have won the award. Only a perfect figure like you can wear such an effect. The clothes we made are stained with your light. Tonight you are the most beautiful and bright star here..."

Mrs. Barbara looked at Thomas: "Hey, in a flash, little Thomas has grown into an adult and has inherited your mantle, Mary, your century-old shop has a successor."

Mary: "It all depends on your care, Madam."

"Haha, so to speak, I have always liked your handicrafts, and now adding Thomas's design, your Horn family will wait for the guests to line up."

"I borrowed your auspicious words."

At this time, there was a knock on the door.

The servant reported outside: "Madam, Dr. Robert is here. And Miss Kate."

"Oh, invite them to the parlour."

Mrs. Barbara carried the skirt of the dress, and the two maids behind her helped her carry the long tail of the dress, and left the living room to a small reception room outside.

"Oh, Robert, you're here, and you and my Karen baby, finally seeing you. I thought you forgot about me."

Karen shyly bowed her skirt and bowed to Lady Barbara.

"Hello ma'am, happy birthday to you."

"Come on, come over and let me take a good look at you."

"Well, not bad. She's grown into a big girl, as beautiful as your mother."

Dr. Robert coughed and said, "Karen, don't you have a present for Madam?"

Karen took out a beautiful little gift box from the small clutch in her hand

"Ma'am, this is my present to you."

"You also prepared a present for me? What is it?"

"Open it up and take a look."

Karen looked at Barbara eagerly.

Mrs. Barbara opened the box and found a pair of blue gemstone earrings.

"Oh, it's so pretty. Baby, you're really good at picking gifts. I like sapphires the most."

"Yes. I thought so too."

Mrs. Barbara: "Come on, baby, will you put it on for me? I'll be wearing it tonight."

Karen looked at Mrs. Barbara and then at Dr. Robert.

Dr. Robert encouraged her: "Go ahead and put it on Mrs."

Karen stepped forward and put the earrings on Mrs. Barbara.

The blue earrings matched the blue heart of the ocean necklace that Mrs. Barbara wore around her neck.

Mrs. Barbara nodded in satisfaction.

"Really good. Karen's eyes are just good."

Karen said shyly: "Dad also helped with reference."

Mrs. Barbara glanced at Dr. Robert: "Well, your father's vision is also very good. I'm very happy that you can come today. Go downstairs and have fun. Have fun."

"Ok, I know."

Karen politely agreed.